[map] dm_lost_base_b5

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Map description:

Title: dm_lost_base_b5

Autor: gtamike_TSGK

The map is set in space and has a very alien look to it.
The map provides alot of cover so players can take survive if they choose to.
There's a combine shield all around the base to keep the player from falling into space.
The weapon layout has been well thought about and the gameplay is fast.

Thanks to the map testers
StonedCabbage_TSGK and Borg_TSGK

Beta 5 Update List

The saw blades don't get stuck in the shield walls now
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7977/sawbladeswn6.jpg

Lighting has improved on the main outside

added pipes in the ground with a grate for the floor
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9093/pipesandgratefloorxq0.jpg

added a small platform to jump on
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4913/smallplatformtojumponya0.jpg

added some text enables when you get killed by the trap spikes

added some changes to the map structure
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/1944/structure1fu5.jpg
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9642/structure2oc3.jpg
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/204/structure3eu6.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8592/newwindowek2.jpg

I've been working with the map Vis, now the fps has improved for the map

The main foor texture has been updated with some detail (You will only see the change in you have render on high in video options)
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8131/mainfoortexturelo4.jpg

3 new textures (For the pipes, grate, and the trap pit walls/pipe pit walls)
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6546/traptexturehr6.jpg

added other things like more blood, sparks etc and also gameplay tweaks
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3722/bloodrp4.jpg

Have Fun

Map screenshots:

Best Thing about the map: Layout
Worst Thing about the map: Aesthetics

I really loved the design for this map. Its perfect arena deathmatch action. So in the gameplay department, you did well.

On the other side of the fence, the visuals department, I was a little disappointed. Some of your texture choices are just bizarre, such as those pathways textures in what looks like a metal truss texture. I think this map would really look good with some palm trees, futuristic vending machines and rubbish cans and cool fluorescent lights, would have been a really awesome place to fight. In regards to your lighting, I agree with the fact that this map should be well lit but it seems like your light is coming from nowhere.

The amount of ambient sound was also disappointing.

Maybe you could improve the visuals?

Anyway, good stuff man, gets a 3/5 from me.

I've updated the map
Name: dm_lost_base_bcc_final

Update List

Added Black Cat Clan website texture
Added Black Cat Clan logo texture
Added black metal texture for inside
Added a nice render skin for the water melons
Added rotating green HP booster
Added lighting effect sprites and spot lights
Added 2nd telporter (where clan black cat clan logo is )
Added explosive model
Added some weapons in wall hole (breakable glass)
Added map art texture
Added more blood
Added danger signs
Improved frame rate
Changed some lighting

gtamike